Captain
Terry McGowen

Member since November 2014 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Terry is the owner and a captain aboard Reel Fun Charters. He's been steering boats around the Gulf, and knows waters all the way from Louisiana to the Bahamas. Captain Terry has over two decades of experience, and delivers professional service to his customers. He has also taken part in deep sea tournaments with success, and is often asked to step behind the wheel of private boats. He uses quality fishing gear, and knows the spots where fish are biting.
Techniques
I like live bait and lite tackle. Lots more fun for the anglers.

Hey, I'm Captain Terry McGowen

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Terry is the owner and a captain aboard Reel Fun Charters. He's been steering boats around the Gulf, and knows waters all the way from Louisiana to the Bahamas. Captain Terry has over two decades of experience, and delivers professional service to his customers. He has also taken part in deep sea tournaments with success, and is often asked to step behind the wheel of private boats. He uses quality fishing gear, and knows the spots where fish are biting.
Techniques
I like live bait and lite tackle. Lots more fun for the anglers.
Our Team
Jon M.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(197 reviews)
Panama City Beach
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 197 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (157)
We had the best day!!
We had the best day!!
We had the best day!!
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Angler rating
181
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
89%
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Matthew M.
Cordova, Tennessee
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2015
We had a great trip with Captain Terry. He was very knowledgable and knew where to find the fish. The light tackle was an added...
Matthew M. recommends Reel Fun Charters
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Scott M.
San Antonio, TX
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Worst Trip Ever / Never Again

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2023
Captain was not at dock when I showed up. Went out across the bay to fish and captain stated he didnโ€™t have any bait to fish...
Scott M. does not recommend Reel Fun Charters
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Tammy P.
Ada, Oklahoma
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Supposed to be 3/4 day cut short because of injury

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 11, 2021
We hit a huge wave that just dropped off and jolted me so hard that I couldnโ€™t catch my breath.ย  I was in so much pain that...
Tammy P. does not recommend Reel Fun Charters
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Jake D.
Panama City, Florida
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 20, 2017
Jake D. recommends Reel Fun Charters
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Stacy S.
Newburgh, IN
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Terry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2022
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